Who is on the roster bubble when players on the IL return to the Blue Jays?

"For example, Addison Barger coming off the IL one day and then getting injured again the next is something you cannot predict. What you can predict, however, is which players could become roster casualties once others return to full health. With Barger and Nathan Lukes expected to be on the IL for short stints, many are speculating about the corresponding roster moves that will follow. Add in injuries to players like Tommy Nance , and the roster is constantly shifting, while the organization's depth no longer looks as strong as it did heading into 2026."

"Let's start with a player who will likely be sent back down once the roster gets healthier: Adam Macko . The 25-year-old Canadian was officially called up on Sunday morning ahead of the season finale against the Detroit Tigers after Nance was placed on the 15-day IL with forearm soreness. Macko was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Seattle Mariners in the Teoscar Hernández trade during the winter of 2022, a deal that also brought reliever Erik Swanson to Toronto."

"In 13 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season, Macko has posted a 4.50 ERA across 18 innings while striking out 19 batters. He also represented Team Canada at the recent World Baseball Classic , recording four strikeouts across 2 1/3 innings in three appearances. Macko currently ranks as the organization's No. 21 prospect entering 2026, though injuries have caused him to slide down the depth chart in recent years."

In 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays face rapid roster shifts due to injuries and short IL stints. Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes are expected to be on the IL briefly, while Tommy Nance was placed on the 15-day IL with forearm soreness. Adam Macko was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo for the season finale against the Detroit Tigers after Nance’s injury. Macko previously came to Toronto from Seattle in the Teoscar Hernández trade and has posted a 4.50 ERA over 18 innings in 13 Triple-A games, with 19 strikeouts. He also appeared for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, recording four strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings. His prospect ranking has slipped due to injuries.

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